In the past two decades, theoretical and empirical evidence suggests that communities of resource users are capable of overcoming social dilemmas, and are capable of creating and sustaining institutions designed to prevent degradation of common pool natural resources. However, there is...

People have a marginal role in managing forests located in the vicinity of their villages in Northern India. This situation is scrutinised in this paper by studying strategic play of forest users. Thereto, a 1 versus n - 1 game of people's participation in forest management is estimated for...